Athletes came from around the globe to compete in the 19th annual winter X games, kicking off in aspen, Colorado, today. That's a 720, he better turn it up a little bit. But one of their biggest stars was conspicuously absent. Pro snow border Shaun white has won 18 X games medals but he says he needs all the time he can get to prepare for the olympics. And maybe he needs more time to get used to the idea of sporting what some are saying looks like ugly Christmas sweaters. Ralph Lauren debuted the team usa interview. And this time it was all made in America. It's an American treasure. The fashion icon designed these olympic outfits made in -- gasp -- China. And check out the loud pattern on the Norwegian curling team. While Germany goes for the rainbow bright look.

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